deathly

/ˈdɛθli/adj

Middle School

Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.

Deadly, fatal, causing death.

Extreme.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

doth thad thud death width thread thunder birthday thousand darth

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